Flight tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport · Hotel route
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport
chauffeur.
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences and Gatwick Airport — 28 miles, typically 1h 10–1h 40, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, flight tracked on the way in.
FromThe Athenaeum
ToGatwick Airport
Distance28 miles
Journey1h 10–1h 40
Instant fixed price
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, 116 Piccadilly, W1J 7BJGatwick Airport
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SaloonToyota Prius or similar · 4 seats · 2 cases£103 Book
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EstateSkoda Octavia or similar · 4 seats · 4 cases£117 Book
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ExecutiveMercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series · 3 seats · 3 cases£195 Book
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MPVVW Sharan or similar · 5 seats · 5 cases£131 Book
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VanMercedes Vito or similar · 8 seats · 8 cases£149 Book
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Executive VanMercedes V-Class or similar · 7 seats · 8 cases£228 Book
Off-peak weekday prices, all-in. Pick your date and time for the exact fare — it is fixed once booked.
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60 minFree wait on pickups
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On the day
Door to door, one fixed price.
Travelling to The Athenaeum, your driver meets you in arrivals at Gatwick Airport with a name board, flight tracked, 60 minutes of waiting included. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: the hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
Both directions, one price
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport or the reverse — the fixed fare from £103 holds either way.
Met in person
A named chauffeur with your board at Gatwick Airport, and a car at the door at The Athenaeum — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Known both ends
Our drivers know the Piccadilly approach and the Gatwick Airport pickup layout, so neither end turns into a lap of the block.
Choose your car
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport from £103.
Six classes, one standard of care. Saloon, one way, off-peak. Rush hour, nights (10pm–6am) and bank holidays cost more; the return leg is 5% off when booked together — your quote shows the exact price before you book. The confirmed price covers the agreed itinerary; extra stops, changes or waiting beyond the allowance may cost more.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius or similar | 4 | 2 | £103 |
| Estate | Skoda Octavia or similar | 4 | 4 | £117 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £195 |
| MPV | VW Sharan or similar | 5 | 5 | £131 |
| Van | Mercedes Vito or similar | 8 | 8 | £149 |
| Executive Van | Mercedes V-Class or similar | 7 | 8 | £228 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- Kerbside pickup at The Athenaeum or a name-board meet at Gatwick Airport
- 60 minutes of complimentary wait on airport pickups
- Real-time flight tracking on inbound journeys
- All tolls and applicable London charges in the fare
- Child and booster seats fitted on request (£8 each)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Your booking,
step by step.
01
Tell us your journey
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
Saloon to 8-seat van, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
Weigh it up
Getting to & from The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 1h 10–1h 40 | Metered — unpredictable | The meter decides the price, not you |
| Rideshare app | 1h 10–1h 40 | Surge pricing | A stranger, a surge, and a scramble at the kerb |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Two changes and a wheelie-case rarely mix |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 1h 10–1h 40 | Fixed from £103 | One driver, one fare, nothing left to chance |
Worth knowing
Good to know about The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport.
Local knowledge
Residence guests with longer stays often set up a weekly account with us — school runs and airport legs on one monthly invoice.
The rail alternative
The nearest station to The Athenaeum is Green Park (Jubilee, Piccadilly, Victoria) — useful travelling light, less so with a full case load bound for Gatwick Airport.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
At the hotel end
The hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
Details
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport at a glance.
- Route
- The Athenaeum ↔ Gatwick Airport
- Distance
- 28 miles
- Typical journey
- 1h 10–1h 40
- Saloon from
- £103
- Tracking
- Flight tracking inbound
- Vehicles
- Saloon to 8-seat van
- Booking
- Online, by phone, or via the concierge
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before pickup
Common questions
The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport
questions.
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8742 2888.
What does the car from The Athenaeum to Gatwick Airport cost?
From £103 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
Could the fare go up if the roads are bad?
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
How do I find my chauffeur at Gatwick Airport?
In the arrivals hall with a name board, with 60 minutes of waiting included. The exact point is confirmed with your booking.
Where's the pickup at the The Athenaeum end?
The hotel’s lay-by on Piccadilly westbound takes pre-booked cars directly; the living wall makes it the easiest doorway on the street to spot.
How long should I allow?
The drive is typically 1h 10–1h 40. For departures add your airline’s check-in window on top — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Do you cover the journey back too?
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Always had great conversations with the drivers during the multiple trips I had with P5. I strongly recommend.”
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